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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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